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TRAFFIC UPDATE | Traffic moving again northbound crash on Downtown Connector

Northbound lanes of the Downtown Connector are closed Monday morning as police investigate a crash.

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

Credit: Georgia Department of Transportation

Northbound lanes of the Downtown Connector are closed Monday morning as police investigate a crash.
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July 24, 2024

Lanes have reopened after a crash on the northbound side of the Downtown Connector early Wednesday.

The crash was reported along I-75/I-85 just before Pine Street and Peachtree Street, or exit 249 B, around 7:15 a.m., according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. All lanes were temporarily blocked. At least four lanes are back open as of 7:50 a.m., and crews cleared the scene by 8:30 a.m.

Police have not released details about the incident.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

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